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Severna Park’s Julie Gardner hoists the Class 4A/3A state trophy as she celebrates with Kori Wike, center, and Allison Behringer, right, after defeating Catonsville, 17-6, on Wednesday night at UMBC Stadium. — John Strohsacker/For The Examiner
BALTIMORE (Map, News) - The Severna Park girls lacrosse team wasted little time in taking the drama out of its Class 4A/3A final against Catonsville.
The Falcons yielded the first goal of the game, but exploded to take a double-digit lead into halftime and cruised to a 17-6 win over the Comets at UMBC Stadium on Wednesday night for their second straight state title.
“It’s definitely the same great feeling to go undefeated,” senior midfielder Theresa Zichelli said. “But this year we are the seniors and leaders and to bring the team to another state title is more special.”
The Falcons finished 20-0 for the second straight season and haven’t lost since an 11-9 defeat to Dulaney in the 2006 state final. Severna Park has won eight state titles — second-most in the state behind Mount Hebron’s national-record 15.
Catonsville (11-7) tried to take control early behind an opening score from junior attacker Abby Sneeringer a little more than three minutes into the game. But the Falcons scored 11 straight goals to end the half and take an 11-1 lead into intermission.
Senior midfielder Julie Gardner scored four of her six goals in the first half.
“We worked really hard to get here,” Catonsville senior midfielder Jessica Nonn, who finished with two goals, said. “That’s why we deserve to be here, because we had to prove ourselves.”
Catonsville, however, regained a spark after Severna Park extended its lead to 12-1 on a goal by senior midfielder Hayley Rausch. Sneeringer scored her second goal of the game off of a free position shot and junior midfielder Amelia Garman rattled a shot off the post and into the net to cut the lead to nine with 20:32 remaining.
The teams traded goals, but Gardner slipped the ball past between Catonsville senior goalie Devon Nolan’s legs to give her team a 14-4 lead and end any threat of a comeback with 17:24 remaining.
Severna Park junior attacker Jaci Gassaway finished with four goals and two assists and Rausch added two goals and an assist.
“We knew we could take control of the game and that’s what we did,” said Gardner, who will play next season for Virginia. “When we are all playing together you can’t stop us.”
dcarey@baltimoreexaminer.com
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Examiner Reader said:
the last comment should sat "they'd be 1-13" not 1-0
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In Division 1A they wouldn't have lasted 2 games they'd be 1-0 with that 1 being another out of division lower class team,patapsco. None the less that Mat Dybala is a hell of a lacrosse player as well as there defenseman Joshua Martin also a hell of a player mid feild is disabled there but joshua and mat make up for it they had a really good defenseman last year and the year before but i don't know what happened to him he should be a senior, but oh well. Good luck to the blue birds and hope they get through the season with the State Title.
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Examiner Reader said:
This article is bologna. I think many of the other seniors that have played with these girls are equally good if not better.
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Examiner Reader said:
The entire JC team is to be commended on a fabulous season! 15-0! Good luck in the playoffs, girls!
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Examiner Reader said:
Kristen Coleman rocks, what a powerhouse! Good luck at Fairfield next year kristen!
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Examiner Reader said:
What an awesome team ! What a year to remember! What incredible young men ! We are so proud of all of you and all your hard work and effort during such a fantastic season. Thanks for the memories you are all to be commended.
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Examiner Reader said:
The Holy Cross team is amazing. They kept up a great attitude and never let down. They were even a man down in the first overtime and still scored.
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Holy Cross had an amazing turnaround season. Coach Decker took this team to new levels. This shows what Holy Cross girls can do! These girls are amazing on and off the field. Nothing can beat the Holy Cross spirit!
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Examiner Reader said:
WOW - What a Championship game!! Holy Cross coaches and players deserve a ton of credit for a complete turnaround from 4-11 2006 season to a 18-2 season 2007 season!
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Examiner Reader said:
What about the girls?
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Examiner Reader said:
how about some credit for the RPCS defense they were outshot 28 to 12 iin the game and still almost won.
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Examiner Reader said:
Great article. How about an article on the Good Counsel boy's goalie, Sean McKenna. Four year starter and two year captain. Led defense and GC to 15-4 record last season (best in team history). Will play at Division I Quinnipiac University next season. Led Falcons defense to first win over Dematha Catholic this past weekend. Would be a great story. Thanks.
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Janet Herdegen said:
Please extend to Bryan Mann my compliments on his write-up about Curley's lacrosse team and hopes for the dream. I really liked his style and the way it was written. Classy title with a classy ending. And thanks to Chris Ammann for the nice picture of my son and also the coach. Thanks.
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